The bill H.411 aims to enhance public safety in Vermont by implementing stricter measures related to extradition, sentencing, and bail procedures. Key provisions include extending the time for administering extradition warrants from 30 to 120 days, prohibiting courts from suspending sentences for high-risk sex offenders who fail to comply with registry requirements, and restricting alternative sentences for repeat offenders unless compelling reasons are documented. The bill also introduces a new definition of "disrupts the prosecution" and mandates that courts set trials for revoked bail cases within 60 days. Additionally, it modifies sentencing laws to prevent reductions for defendants with prior convictions for similar offenses and transitions the handling of youthful offenders from the Family Division to the Criminal Division.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws regarding the sealing and expungement of criminal history records, replacing the term "expungement" with "sealing" and establishing specific criteria for individuals to petition for sealing their records. It introduces new definitions, such as "surety bond" and "flight from prosecution," while repealing the term "predicate offense." The bill outlines the conditions under which sealed records can be accessed and emphasizes the confidentiality of such records, including civil penalties for unauthorized disclosure. It also streamlines the process for youthful offender proceedings and clarifies the responsibilities of the Department for Children and Families and the Department of Corrections in supervising youth. Overall, H.411 seeks to strengthen the legal framework surrounding criminal justice in Vermont, focusing on accountability, public safety, and the rehabilitation of youthful offenders.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 13-4955, 13-4967, 13-5043, 13-5411d, 13-7031, 13-7042, 13-7575, 13-7576, 13-230, 13-7041, 23-2303, 28-125(b), 28-125, 33-5201, 33-5203, 33-5204, 33-5280, 33-5281, 33-5282, 33-5283, 33-5284, 33-5285, 33-5286, 33-5287